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  Objective: To explore the challenges and strategies for supporting early writing skills in English for preschoolers who are concurrently learning to write in their mother tongue. Task Description: Dual-Language Observation: Activity: 'Writing Worlds' Spend a week observing and noting how your students approach writing tasks in both English and their native language. Pay special attention to their level of engagement, comfort, and the types of support they seek or require. Creative Documentation: Activity: 'Language Journey Map' Create a visual map or journey line for each child, documenting their progress and experiences in writing in both languages. Use symbols, colors, or drawings to represent different aspects of their learning journey (e.g., a sun for moments of understanding, a cloud for challenges). Collaborative Reflection: Activity: 'Teachers' Tapestry' Arrange a session with fellow teachers to share your 'Language Journey Maps.' Discuss pa...

  Writing Skills Evaluation Rubric for Very Young Learners Student Name: _________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ Criteria 1.    Letter Formation: a.     Pencil Explorer (1): They're beginning to hold the pencil and make marks. Every scribble is a step forward! b.     Letter Artist (2): They can form some letters, though they might be a bit wobbly or reversed. Their effort is what counts! c.     Alphabet Creator (3): Most letters look like they should, with just a few artistic twists. They're really getting there! d.     Letter Wizard (4): Their letters are clear and well-formed. They're a true wizard with a pencil! 2.    Word Writing: a.     Word Beginner (1): They're starting to write a few familiar words, even if they're not perfect. b.     Word Builder ...

Here is a list of activities that you can use to evaluate your very young learners writing skills: Evaluating writing skills in very young learners of English, especially those just beginning their writing journey, involves activities that are more about encouraging attempts at writing and understanding the writing process than about assessing conventional writing skills . Here's a list of suitable activities: ·          Letter Tracing: o    Provide worksheets where children can trace letters. This helps in assessing their familiarity with letter shapes and their fine motor skills. ·          Drawing and Labeling: o    Ask children to draw a picture and then label it with words or simple sentences. This activity can assess their ability to connect words with objects or ideas. ·          Fill-in-the-Blanks: o    Create simple...

  Speaking Skills Evaluation Rubric for Very Young Learners Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ Criteria 1.    Pronunciation and Clarity: a.     Budding Speaker (1): Your little talker is just starting! They might find it tricky to make their words clear, but every attempt is a big step. b.     Chatterbox in Training (2): They are getting there! Sometimes their words are clear, and sometimes they need a bit more practice. c.     Confident Communicator (3): Wow! They often speak clearly and are mostly easy to understand. They're doing great! d.     Star Speaker (4): Amazing! Their pronunciation is clear and accurate. It's easy to understand what they're saying. 2.    Vocabulary Use: a.     Word Explorer (1): They're at the beginning of their word adventure,...